No matter the size of your company, whenever a new person joins the team, you probably have a checklist for what’s needed: the forms they need to fill out, safety or equipment training, and meeting the rest of the team. If you do any new hire background checks, they also should be included on this checklist.

What types of new hire background checks are necessary?

Criminal Background Checks

First on the list is a criminal background check. The most common type of criminal background check used by companies in Canada is a CRJMC (Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check). A CRJMC will reveal convictions, outstanding charges, and warrants. It may also include information on judicial matters (e.g. peace bonds and restraining orders).

A criminal background check is essential to ensuring the safest work environment for your employees and the public. It is also crucial for mitigating loss and avoiding legal issues that could have been flagged had relevant criminal conduct been uncovered.

Social Media Background Checks

Next up: social media background checks. This background check augments a criminal record check because unless there has been an interaction with law enforcement, a social media check is your next best way to uncover problematic conduct.

A social media check is an in-depth review of a person’s social media profiles. It identifies potential red flags such as hate speech, racist or sexist comments, bullying/harassing behaviour, violence, sexually explicit material, and illicit activities, like drugs, etc. Make your new hire aware that these are an important part of your onboarding, particularly if you do them semi-regularly.

Driving Record Abstract

Another background check to include on your checklist if you hire drivers is a driving record abstract. This check also augments a criminal record check because not all DUIs end in criminal convictions, but they do end up on an individual’s driving record abstract.

What if you aren’t sure that some or all of the background checks you are using are necessary or sufficient?

The best way to ensure the right combination of background checks to include in your hiring and onboarding process and checklist is to consult with a trusted provider of background checks. In the case of Triton Canada, our team has industry insights to help you hone-in-on the checks that will present the most value to your type and size of business.

With 15 years of experience in the industry, we’re recognized as the source for all your HR background check needs, trusted by many of Canada’s top companies. We also offer competitive discounts on bulk orders, which is highly relevant when considering packages that include multiple types of new hire background checks. To find out more about how we can help with your onboarding, please visit www.tritoncanada.ca today.